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40 years ago today, the Iran Hostage Crisis came to an end after 444 days. Learn more about how the nation responded to the Iran Hostage Crisis and how a yellow ribbon came to symbolize the plight of the Iran hostages. 💝⬇️ https://diplomacy.state.gov/u-s-diplomacy-stories/yellow-ribbon-hostages/
Join us on January 27th at 5:00pm EST to explore the Secretaries of State and Senators who have run for President. We’ll be joined by our historian Dr. Alison Mann and special guest, Dr. Donald Ritchie, Historian Emeritus of @SenateHistory! https://diplomacy.state.gov/event/diplomacy-after-hours-secretaries-senators-and-the-presidency/
On January 20, 1981, 52 Americans returned to the U.S. after being held in captivity for 444 days. This ended what is known as the Iran Hostage Crisis.
Join us TODAY at 1:00PM for a special Diplomacy Classroom and learn more about their release!
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40 years ago today, the Iran Hostage Crisis came to an end after 444 days. Learn more about how the nation responded to the Iran Hostage Crisis and how a yellow ribbon came to symbolize the plight of the Iran hostages. 💝⬇
“Tie a Yellow Ribbon:” The Origin of the National Response to the Iran Hostage Crisis
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Why did yellow ribbons become the symbol of the Iran Hostages? It started with a diplomat.How has the road to the White House evolved since 1789?
Join us on January 27th at 5:00pm EST to explore the Secretaries of State and Senators who have run for President!
Did you miss our recent Diplomacy Classroom on the Iran Hostages’ homecoming? Don’t worry, we have you covered!
The Iran Hostage Crisis began on November 4, 1979, when 52 Americans were forcibly detained by Iranian militants until their release on January 20, 1981, for a total of 444 days in captivity. In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of their release, we sat down with our Collections Manager, Eric Duyck, who shared the story and significance behind some of the artifacts in our collection from the Iran Hostage Crisis.